I believe in singing for my supper. I'll never accept a grant because what I do should be able to be founded purely on free enterprise. Russell Crowe More Quotes by Russell Crowe More Quotes From Russell Crowe I want to make movies that pierce people's hearts and touch them in some way, even if it's just for the night while they're in the cinema; in that moment, I want to bring actual tears to their eyes and goosebumps to their skin. Russell Crowe eyeheartnight Perhaps it is good to have a beautiful mind, but an even greater gift is to discover a beautiful heart. Russell Crowe blessedbeautifulbeauty God bless America, God Save the Queen, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia. Russell Crowe australia-dayqueensamerica I have respect for beer. Russell Crowe beer 'He's the most charming man. He's the Oscar Wilde of our time. I only had one moment with him in that film and it's a great source of regret. I love spending time with him. He's always very open and effusive. His interest in you is genuine.' Russell Crowe oscarsregretmen I don't make demands. I don't tell you how it should be. I'll give you options, and it's up to you to select or throw 'em away. That should be the headline: If you're insecure, don't call. Russell Crowe insecuredemandgiving If you live like it’s the past and you behave like it’s the past, then guys from the future find it very hard to see you. Russell Crowe behaveguypast I'm sick to death of famous people standing up and using their celebrity to promote a cause. If I see a particular need, I do try to help. But there's a lot that can be achieved by putting a cheque in the right place and shutting up about it. Russell Crowe sickhumorinspiration I like villains because there's something so attractive about a committed person - they have a plan, an ideology, no matter how twisted. They're motivated. Russell Crowe villainmattercommitment In my life there were times when dreams have nothing to do with reality, but obviously they were prophetic dreams. And I know that if we look closely and listen carefully, we can see the supernatural signs that determine our future. We all meet with various everyday difficulties and overcoming them, we grow and develop. Russell Crowe everydaydreamreality We can't repay our good luck with bad grace. It invites darkness. Russell Crowe good-luckgracedarkness Some people have got advice, some people have got horror stories. I like people that look you in the eye with a glow and say "It's gonna be cool." Russell Crowe eyebabyinspirational I am a man that has a lot of respect for faith and spirituality. I think it is important that we talk about religion in today's world. Russell Crowe importantmenthinking There's nothing like sitting back and talking to your cows. Russell Crowe cowssittingtalking I do occasionally wonder, if you were to bring to life one of those young men who sacrificed themselves in what was advertised to them as the Great War, and the war to end all war, and show them that we're still engaged in armed conflict in the same area, I'm not sure that they would be pleased about what their sacrifices amounted to. Russell Crowe sacrificemenwar I love going shopping. I have a black belt in it. Russell Crowe beltsshoppingblack If you grow up ... in the suburbs of anywhere, a dream like this seems kind of vaguely ludicrous and completely unattainable, this moment is directly connected to those childhood imaginings. And for anybody who's on the downside of advantage, and relying purely on courage, it's possible. Russell Crowe childhoodgrowing-updream Imagine what you will be, and it will be so. Russell Crowe imaginevisiondream In tyranny lies only failure. Empower every man and you will gain strength. Russell Crowe empoweringmenlying I always say I've given 24 insufficient performances and I'm looking forward to the time in my life when I'll do something that I think is good. There's always stuff you can do better, stuff that maybe you didn't uncover enough. But if you do something that you truly believe is perfect, then that's got to be the last movie you do. Russell Crowe perfectbelievethinking
